If you are sick, stay at home
COVID-19 cases have increased in the Kingdom and KAUST, and almost all positive cases we are seeing in KAUST come from those with mild symptoms. Many signs and symptoms of COVID-19 share those of other illnesses like seasonal flu. The key to minimizing the spread is to isolate yourself at home while sick.
The symptom guide for COVID-19 is available on the Keeping KAUST Safe website, and please follow these two important points:
- There is no need for those with mild cases to contact KAUST Health for testing. Assume you are sick and stay at home. Coming to KAUST Health only increases the chances you will spread COVID-19 to someone else seeking medical care.
- Only go to KAUST Health Emergency Room for severe or acute symptoms of emergency nature or call 911 (012 808 0911 from mobile) if assistance is required. Wear your mask inside the Emergency Room and distance from others wherever possible.
If you are inclined to test, use a home testing kit that was provided to you or plan ahead and purchase kits from your local pharmacy. These are the same testing kits used by KAUST Health.
May 15 COVID-19 update
As of May 15, there were 41 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed at KAUST in the last seven days.
Thirty eight cases were from symptomatic testing, and three from pre-travel testing. The 14-day positivity rate* at KAUST is currently NA as of May 15, 2022.
The 14-day positivity rate* at KAUST is currently NA as of May 15, 2022.
* Positivity rate = % of positive tests returned from the total number of tests taken during a 14-day period.
** This rate will only be displayed if the number of tests conducted achieves a significant threshold (724 tests). Over the past 14-day period, 319 tests were conducted, with 55 positive cases.
Where to turn when you need to know
- Facilities Management – 012 (808) 0959 or email FMCallcenter@kaust.edu.sa
- Human Resources – 012 (808) 2055 or email HRHelpdesk@kaust.edu.sa
- Health, Safety & Environment – visit the website
- Graduate Affairs – 012 (808) 3412 or schelpdesk@kaust.edu.sa
- KAUST Health – 012 (808) 0940 or visit the KAUST Health website
- Wellness services – visit the Health, Safety and Environment website
